| Novena Starts: | July 3 |
| Feastday: | July 12 |
| Birth: | 1823 |
| Death: | 1894 |
Patron saint of illness, mental illness, marriage, parenting, and widowers
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Novena
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin were a French Catholic couple and the parents of five nuns, including St Thérèse of Lisieux. Pray this novena for illness, mental illness, marriage, parenting, and widowers.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Prayed for our unborn baby to be healthy and we get good news regarding our baby heart and brain thank god and Jesus and our holy mother Mary and St Therese and STS Louis and Zelie Martin everything perfect thank you so much love these saints and there daughter amen”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Hello hope you’re having a nice day!!! As a result of this novena, I’m so thankful to have Saint Louis and Zelie interceding for myself as well as others!! Praise be to God for a fun family of Saints between Saint Louis and Zelie Martin as well as their daughter Saint Therese of Lisieux. I also was able to share more to lots of friends about this great feast day, so I thank God for that opportunity to share our great Catholic faith and pray with a community of great people. Saints Louis and Zelie Martin and Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!!! :)”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Have been trying to cure myself from debilitating anxiety for nearly 2 years, after praying this novena I have noticed a sudden change within weeks - I feel calmer, more hopeful and like the cloud is lifting. Thank you St. Louis & St. Zelie! 🙏”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I feel more calm and energized”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Request healing physically, mentally and spiritually for an elderly friend …granted 🙏”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Most beautiful transformation I have ever seen. An ex has become radiant, joyful and full of God's light. May He bless & protect her, her joy, and her current relationship.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I think through this novena and through these saints' intercession, I feel more ready to seek a spouse and prepare for marriage.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Praying for my future marriage!”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Louis Martin, you endured great sufferings in your life, amid the even greater joys of serving God in your blessed family.
You instructed your daughters in the Faith and then generously gave them to God in religious life, holding nothing back from Him, and He rewarded you with the crown of sanctity.
St Zelie Guerin Martin, you felt the tremendous suffering of having four children die at a young age, and then yourself faced death while still having young children.
Yet you endured to the end with faith and perseverance, uniting your sufferings with those of Our Lord on the Cross, obtaining for your family, and subsequently for us, many graces.
Pray for us, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, especially in the intention we have for this novena
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Sts Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Louis and Zelie Martin interceded for my requests, and they also taught me many things. I learned that by abandoning myself to God’s will and wanting what he wants is how miracles happen. At the end of the Novena, God manifested all his power in my family. It is by emptying myself that makes me appreciate the work of the Lord. Thank you dear Saints Louis and Zelie for your help and for your love. Deo Gratias.”
Answered Prayers From This Novena
St Louis Martin answered me right away easing my mental anguish and is continuing to help me.
St Zelie Martin graciously welcomed me into her family and when I was in the Catholic book store led me immediately to a book about her.
She also is continuing to help me. They have been taking my problems here on earth and answering and really listening.
from L.C.
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“Prayed for our unborn baby to be healthy and we get good news regarding our baby heart and brain thank god and Jesus and our holy mother Mary and St Therese and STS Louis and Zelie Martin everything perfect thank you so much love these saints and there daughter amen”
“Hello hope you’re having a nice day!!! As a result of this novena, I’m so thankful to have Saint Louis and Zelie interceding for myself as well as others!! Praise be to God for a fun family of Saints between Saint Louis and Zelie Martin as well as their daughter Saint Therese of Lisieux. I also was able to share more to lots of friends about this great feast day, so I thank God for that opportunity to share our great Catholic faith and pray with a community of great people. Saints Louis and Zelie Martin and Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!!! :)”
“Have been trying to cure myself from debilitating anxiety for nearly 2 years, after praying this novena I have noticed a sudden change within weeks - I feel calmer, more hopeful and like the cloud is lifting. Thank you St. Louis & St. Zelie! 🙏”
“I feel more calm and energized”
“Request healing physically, mentally and spiritually for an elderly friend …granted 🙏”
“Most beautiful transformation I have ever seen. An ex has become radiant, joyful and full of God's light. May He bless & protect her, her joy, and her current relationship.”
“I think through this novena and through these saints' intercession, I feel more ready to seek a spouse and prepare for marriage.”
“Praying for my future marriage!”
“Louis and Zelie Martin interceded for my requests, and they also taught me many things. I learned that by abandoning myself to God’s will and wanting what he wants is how miracles happen. At the end of the Novena, God manifested all his power in my family. It is by emptying myself that makes me appreciate the work of the Lord. Thank you dear Saints Louis and Zelie for your help and for your love. Deo Gratias.”
“I'm in good health.”
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